How can I change the speed settings for Real Player? First you need to get Real Player going on your screen. There are two ways to adjust the speed: 1)Start Real Player by double clicking on the icon on your desktop if it is there or by finding it by going to the Windows Task Bar at the bottom of the desktop and clicking on START then Programs. You may need to hunt around to find it if it is not right there. When you find it start Real Player. Click on Real Player's menu Tools, then Preferences, then double click on Connection. In the drop down boxes for Normal and Maximum, select the speed that best matches your connection setting. or 2)Start Real Player by playing one of our videos. Click on Real Player's menu Tools, then Preferences, then double click on Connection. In the drop down boxes for Normal and Maximum, select the speed that best matches your connection setting. Restart a lesson and the new preferences will be used. If this doesn't resolve the problem, then download Real Player again as the proper settings will be detected for you.